Belmadi backing

FORMER Scotland defender Paul Ritchie believes Celtic triallist Djamel Belmadi has the skill to be a big hit at Parkhead.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2005 - 01:00

The Algerian international has arrived in Glasgow to try to impress Hoops boss Gordon Strachan, who has just signed Poland striker Maciej Zurawski for £2 million.

Dundee United defender Ritchie played with Belmadi when the former Marseille and Celta Vigo midfielder was on loan at Manchester City in 2003.

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